Since 1919, the Internal Revenue Service had a civil and criminal function in the United States tax system. Little do people know, the IRS has an elite criminal function that started with five United States Postal Inspectors. From its early days in taking down Al Capone to now solving cybercrimes, the IRS special agents are tasked with investigating tax fraud, money laundering, and other white collar crimes. This presentation will show you the importance of this law enforcement function, the training, techniques, expertise, and actions that cause them to be known as the "world's finest financial investigators."

This presentation has been prepared by a 20 year veteran with the IRS-Criminal Investigation. The presenter investigated crimes, and trained and mentored other special agents.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Introduction to IRS Criminal Investigation (CI): Overview of its mission, role, and significance in maintaining tax compliance.
• Historical Evolution: From its inception in 1919 to its current role, highlighting key milestones and notable cases.
• Investigative Techniques and Tools: Detailed look at the methods and technologies used by CI agents to uncover financial crimes.
• Importance of IRS CI: Discussion on the impact of CI’s work on tax compliance, public confidence, and the broader financial system.
• Training of CI Agents: Insight into the rigorous training programs at FLETC and ongoing professional development.
• Process of Investigations: Step-by-step breakdown of how tax fraud and money laundering cases are initiated, investigated, and prosecuted.

Who will benefit:

CPAs, forensic accountants, tax professionals

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

Cash is essential to every business, and is often one of the first accounts audit staff are exposed to. This course will cover the basics of auditing cash, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the cash balance. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through some real-world examples.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Auditing Cash
• Audit assertions, risks, and threats to the cash balance
• Auditing procedures to perform

Who will benefit:

Accountants who may need to audit cash.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

This course has significantly changed for the better the lives of a significant number of practitioners and their clients. Participants will learn a step-by-step process for performing an annual personal financial health checkup for themselves, family members, employers, and, if in the practice of accounting, their clients. This course is loaded with practical aids to enable CPAs to help individuals get a "great" financial health checkup result! This course will enable practitioners to add a huge value to their tax preparation services.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Preparing a personal financial statement following U.S. GAAP
• Recasting U.S. GAAP personal financial statements into powerful management tools
• Identifying key financial factors that must be managed in order to achieve financial self-sufficiency
• Key personal planning documents including HIPAA Medical Disclosure Document, Living Will, Medical Durable Power of Attorneys, and Letter of Instruction at Death
• How to create "goal" statements that achieve results

Who will benefit:

This course is designed for practitioners who are involved in personal financial statement preparation engagements and personal financial planning and individuals who desire to become or remain financially self-sufficient.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT and other AI tools, is transforming accounting research methodologies and practices. Students will explore the shift from traditional search engine-based research to AI-driven insights, learning how to leverage various AI platforms for enhanced financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. The course emphasizes practical applications of AI in accounting contexts while addressing critical considerations such as data verification, ethical usage, and professional judgment.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• The accounting research transformation: Comparing Google vs. AI methodologies
• AI ecosystems and specialized models for accounting applications
• Advanced prompt engineering techniques for financial and tax research
• AI-powered search engines and deep research platforms for accounting professionals
• AI as an ideation and thinking partner for complex accounting problems
• Specialized accounting research tools and AI superstores
• Persona priming and P&P stacking methodologies for optimal AI interactions
• Ethical considerations and limitations of AI in accounting research
• The compliance chess effect: AI's impact on tax planning and regulatory response
• AI-driven automation for regulatory updates and compliance monitoring

Who will benefit:

This course is designed for accountants, tax professionals, financial analysts, and auditors who want to gain a competitive edge by mastering AI-powered research methodologies, enhancing their advisory capabilities, and streamlining complex financial analysis and compliance tasks.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

Two of the hottest topics in the CPA profession today are CAS (client advisory services) and ChatGPT. This course will explain how to bring these two worlds together by integrating ChatGPT and other generative AI applications into your client advisory services. John Higgins, a leading advisor to the profession on ChatGPT and a seasoned client advisor on technology based solutions, will show you how you can position your firm and yourself as a "go to" advisor on how to embrace this technology in virtually any type of business. John will address how to use this technology as a research and writing assistant in your client services and how to advise your clients on this revolutionary technology and all benefits and "gotchas" that come with it. If you want to step up your advisory game, this course is a "must take."

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this course include:

• ChatGPT and generative AI technology primer
• Building your generative AI vocabulary
• Dig deeper into your engagement research to develop a higher quality advisory service
• Polish your client reporting with the help of ChatGPT
• Developing your ChatGPT client advisory services
  • Start with client education. You don’t need to be a technical expert to be an educator
  • Use AI to help your clients automate their workflows / business processes
  • Build better spreadsheets with ChatGPT and Excel
  • Help your clients identify, evaluate and select applications for their business

Who will benefit:

Anyone who wants to enhance their client advisory services by integrating AI into the mix.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

This intensive 4-hour course offers a deep dive into data modeling in Power BI, with a focus on Microsoft Excel's Power Pivot but applicable to Power BI Desktop. Designed for professionals looking to enhance their data analysis skills, the course covers the essential aspects of building robust, efficient data models. Participants will learn how to integrate different data sources, create meaningful relationships, and develop insightful metrics to drive business decisions.

Participants will explore various aspects of data modeling such as establishing relationships, creating calculated columns, and understanding the intricacies of basic DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) measures. These skills are vital for anyone looking to extract meaningful insights from large and complex datasets.

Attendees will be introduced to advanced concepts such as the strategic use of calculated columns versus measures, and the differentiation between explicit and implicit measures. This knowledge is crucial for developing sophisticated data models that not only provide accurate results but are also efficient in terms of performance. The course will also cover the creation and use of hierarchies and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), essential for any robust data analysis framework. To ensure that the learning is well-rounded and applicable, the course includes practical exercises in using pivot tables within Power BI. This helps in validating and enhancing the measures and models created, ensuring they are robust and reliable for real-world application.

"Build a Data Model for Analysis in Power BI" is an essential course for professionals aiming to leverage the full potential of Power BI 's data model. Whether you're looking to streamline your data analysis process, enhance your reporting capabilities, or drive insightful business decisions, this course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Data Modeling Essentials: Understanding the core concepts of data modeling in Power BI, including integration of various data sources.
• Building Relationships: Techniques to establish and manage relationships between different data sets.
• Calculated Columns and Basic DAX Measures: Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and its application in creating calculated columns and basic measures.
• Calculated Columns vs Measures: Insights into when to use calculated columns and when to opt for measures.
• Explicit vs Implicit Measures: Understanding the difference and appropriate application of explicit and implicit measures in data analysis.
• Hierarchies in Data: Creating and utilizing hierarchies to enhance data analysis and reporting.
• Using Pivot Tables to Validate Measures: Practical skills in using pivot tables within Power BI to validate and refine measures.

Who will benefit:

Anyone interested in mastering data modeling techniques using Microsoft Power BI.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

The term "artificial intelligence" (AI) has become mainstream and while most have a layperson's understanding of AI, few know the depth and breadth of this technology's capability. AI is affecting just about everything in business and in people's personal lives. The operation of an internal control system is also changing because of this incredible advancement. This session explains what AI is and how it works and then goes into detail about how it can be applied to a system of internal control. The material speaks about changes occurring in today's world as well as what's coming in the not-too-distant future.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this class include:

• An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition.
• What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.

Who will benefit:

Accounting and other business professionals with a need to understand internal control changes driven by AI technology.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

One of the top concerns of any organization's leadership is how to mitigate the risk of cybersecurity threats, along with the prevention and detection of fraud. This course will focus on the most common cybersecurity vulnerabilities and fraud trends, and best practices for managing them.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Overview of current cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate data breach risk.
• Describe how to avoid malware and other security threats

Who will benefit:

Anyone interested in fraud trends

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

Unlock the power of artificial intelligence to transform your firm's marketing strategy. This course will explore how AI can revolutionize your marketing efforts, helping you to reach your target audience more effectively and boost your firm's growth. In this session, Gaynor Meilke will guide you through the steps to implement an AI-enabled marketing strategy tailored to your firm's needs.

Key Takeaways:

Understand the fundamental principles of AI and its applications in marketing.

Learn how to leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance your marketing campaigns.

Discover practical strategies for integrating AI into your firm's marketing workflow.

Gain insights into measuring the effectiveness of your AI-driven marketing efforts.

Explore real-life case studies and success stories of firms that have successfully implemented AI in their marketing strategies.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of AI, streamline your marketing processes, and achieve remarkable results for your firm. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the competition and lead your firm to new heights with AI-enabled marketing

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Module 1: Introduction to AI in Marketing
  •    The Basics of AI – Concepts and Terminology
    
• Module 2: Leveraging AI Tools and Technologies

  •    Overview of AI Tools for Marketing

• Module 3: Practical Strategies for AI Integration

  •    Integrating AI into Your Marketing Workflow

• Module 4: Measuring AI-Driven Marketing Effectiveness

  •    Key Metrics for Assessing AI-Driven Campaigns

• Module 5: Real-Life Case Studies and Success Stories

  •    Case Studies of Firms Successfully Using AI in Marketing

• Module 6: Developing Your AI-Enabled Marketing Strategy

Who will benefit:

Marketing Leads for Accounting Firms and Accounting Firm Mangement/Owners

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

Create a robust QM system based upon your firm’s needs (bold)

Statement on Quality Management Standards (SQMS) No. 1, A Firm’s System of Quality Management (ital), changes how quality management is approached, with emphasis on creating processes and policies tailored to your firm’s circumstances. The new risk assessment process is a key component to identifying and evaluating the likelihood and potential impact of various risks to your firm. This webcast will offer a practical approach to risk assessment, and to determining the responses — policies and procedures — to the quality risks facing the firm.

Learning Objectives:

- Recognize the steps to perform A Quality risk assessment.

- Determine A firm’s risk assessment plan.

- Select responses to Quality risks.

- Identify how to monitor results.

Who will benefit:

- CPAs

- peer reviewers

- QM directors

- AICPA members

- Auditors

This is an AICPA hosted webcast. You will launch the course from your OSCPA learning center portal. AICPA will issue and maintain your credits. Please make sure to download your CPE certificate from AICPA webcast portal at the conclusion of the webcast.